http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741883722787900 2010-06-24 15:33:57 http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741883722787900 en-us There have been stories in most of our papers the past couple of weeks about how TriMet is having to make last-minute cuts to fill a $27 million gap in its budget for next year. You realize, of course, that in order to have a "gap" of $27 million, that means your budget is pretty ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741853696865600 2010-06-24 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741853696865600 en-us I hope this newsletter finds you well on your way to summer - if the rain ever stops! I have been busy traveling around the district, meeting with constituents and local leaders. I spent May 24-26 in Salem for legislative committee meetings, and while I was down there, we also received the most ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741837486298600 2010-06-24 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741837486298600 en-us Attorney General John Kroger warns Oregon seniors and other Medicare recipients not to provide personal information to anyone calling about the Medicare $250 rebate check. The Affordable Care Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama earlier this year contains some important benefits ... http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741816560310600 2010-06-24 00:00:00 http://www.theregalcourier.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=127741816560310600 en-us It is motivating to see local residents take an active interest in pursuing solar power as an alternative source of electricity to power their homes. Solar power is one of many forms of electricity production worth exploring as the nation and the state consider ways to reduce reliance on foreign ...